Funny, yet scary, Flash animation showing where we're heading. Shows a pizza delivery joint knowing a little too much about the person ordering.
Great essay on how the Terri Schiavo case was the start of the unraveling of the Republican party, and how the current immigration debate will complete the unraveling.
The Department of Justice says that it's okay for the NSA to intercept privileged communications like doctor/patient and attorney/client ones.
The confession booth is probably next.
Rabbi David Basri says that bird flu outbreaks are due to his god punishing us for not hating gays enough.
Oh, c'mon.
Dubya's approval numbers continue to fall. This articles lists a whole raft of them, on a number of issues including domestic spying, terrorism, homeland security, Iraq, energy policies, health care, and the economy.
The Religious Right would rather women die of cancer than possibly have more sex.
The same holds true for AIDS.
Really.
Nice essay on the many ways the US is moving backwards.
Nice comparison of quotes from Dubya played against the reality that the Republicans have forced on the US, Iraq, and the entire world.
Dubya's latest budget numbers show his priorities, with warfare getting large chunks of change while domestic programs languish.
Amusing graphic justifying Dubya's concern about "Human-Animal Hybrids."
Complete transcript of the State of the Union address. Mostly lies and empty rhetoric.
Here's an old classis: "On September the 11th, 2001, we found that problems originating in a failed and oppressive state 7,000 miles away could bring murder and destruction to our country."
Here's a new piece of insanity: "Tonight I ask you to pass legislation to prohibit the most egregious abuses of medical research: human cloning in all its forms; creating or implanting embryos for experiments; creating human-animal hybrids; and buying, selling or patenting human embryos."
Human-animal hybrids?
Essay on Dubya's various failures, particularly regarding his prescription drug plan (Medicare Part D).
Harry Reid rips into the Republicans in a speech given to the Center for American Progress.
He covers a wide range of Republican misdeeds.
Assurances Roberts made prior to his confirmation hearing differ from his actual actions as Chief Justice.
Wow! Didn't expect that!
Overview of all the issues that point to Alito being a bad choice for the Supreme Court.
Wonderful essay about women and how men try to control them. The particular issue examined is the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine and its role in preventing Cervical Cancer.
(Short history. The vaccine prevents Cervical Cancer. It also prevents a sexually transmitted disease. The Christian Right opposes its use because preventing an STD might encourage folks to have sex.)
This gets a little crazy. There's this vaccine that pretty much prevents cervical cancer. Prevents. As in 100% effectiveness. Health officials want to give the vaccine to all kids, especially girls, as part of normal childhood vaccines. Makes sense, doesn't it.
But the Right opposes its use. Why? Because it also protects against a sexually-transmitted virus. And, to them, that would encourage sex. And preventing sex is more important that preventing cancer.
Yes, that's correct. They would rather women die of cervical cancer than be protected against a single STD and have pre-marital sex.
Dubya's been suggesting the use of military force against our own citizens if a avian flu epidemic happens.
Both sides hate the idea.
Is abusing the military Dubya's response to every problem?
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